Author Archives: Editor
Brave Space Alliance Hosts First Ever Dignity Dash 5K Race
This week, Brave Space Alliance (BSA) hosted its inaugural Dignity Dash: Running for Our Lives 5K, took place at AIDS Garden Chicago on Sunday, Aug. 17th. This event was dedicated… Read more
Illinois Bill to Protect Undocumented Students
By: Ashmar Mandou To coincide with the return to school, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill that aims to prohibit public schools from denying undocumented children a… Read more
Chicago Public Schools Welcomes Back Students for First Day of School
The symphony of ringing school bells, bouncing backpacks, and excited chatter filled hallways across Chicago Public Schools on Monday as students from kindergarten through 12th grade returned for the first… Read more
Last Chicago Small Biz Expo of 2025 to Provide Resources
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the last Chicago Small Biz Expo of 2025 will take place on Saturday, September 20th from 8:30 a.m. to… Read more
Road Safety & Fairness Act Signed Into Law
Legislation championed by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and AARP Illinois that makes roads safer and removes age barriers to align Illinois with the rest of the nation was signed… Read more
Lisa Hernandez Backed Bill Authorizing Sublease Agreement between Riverside Brookfield High School, Brookfield Zoo Signed into Law
Legislation to allow a sublease agreement between Riverside Brookfield High School and Brookfield Zoo that addresses issues facing parking infrastructure for both facilities, backed by State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez,… Read more
The Dearborn Brings Local Favorite Flavor to O’Hare International Airport
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) joined Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports and its concession partners for a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday to celebrate the opening of The Dearborn, a beloved downtown… Read more
Meet Your Candidates
By: Ashmar Mandou Increasing the presence of Latinos in judicial roles is vital for ensuring fairness and impartiality, while also reflecting the diversity of the population within Illinois and while… Read more
Aquino Law Secures Immigration Representation for Cook County Residents
Amid alleged due process violations and changing immigration policies, State Senator Omar Aquino championed a new law to secure representation for non-citizen Cook County residents undergoing immigration proceedings. “As federal… Read more
Living in Two Different Americas
By Daniel Nardini This process was happening before current U.S. President Donald Trump came back to power. A friend of mine who lives in northwest Illinois near the Mississippi River… Read more »